There is hereby created an institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be known as "The Virginia Museum of Natural History," hereinafter referred to as the "Museum." The Museum is hereby declared to be a public body and instrumentality for the purpose of preserving and protecting Virginia's natural history. The exercise by the Museum of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed an essential governmental function.
1988, cc. 707, 891.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 20 - Virginia Museum of Natural History
§ 10.1-2000. Museum created; essential governmental function
§ 10.1-2002. Board of trustees; appointment of members
§ 10.1-2003. Terms of members; vacancies
§ 10.1-2004. Annual meeting; Officers of Board; executive committee
§ 10.1-2007. Meetings of Board
§ 10.1-2009. Powers and duties of Board
§ 10.1-2010. Agents and employees
§ 10.1-2011. Acceptance of gifts; expenditures; certain powers of educational institutions to apply